Planning appeal decision
Willow House , 57 Ostlers Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HS
Planning appeal 3302592 at Willow House , 57 Ostlers Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HS (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2022 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and its location.
the ‘Fitting of agate grey composite cladding to the upper half of the front elevation of the property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hitchcock R
- Postcode
- ST13 7HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and its location
What decided it
The cladding conflicts with Policy DC1 of the Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan and the Design Guide by failing to use materials appropriate to the area and respect the site and its surroundings, thereby causing harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1 of the Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan [2020]
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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